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Message: [QUOTE="coachcap, post: 4193141, member: 621"] I'm going to throw a little water on the fire of this discussion: We have an aging Boomer fan base that needs to be replaced with younger fans. Will the Gen-Xers buy tickets, or prefer to watch from the comfort of their easy chairs? 1. I have seen former season ticket holders give up their tickets as: a. their kids graduated & got on with their lives b. they are retiring & moving out of State c. they have other leisure activities that they prefer to pursue during the fall weekends. 2. We have seen the almost total erosion of the Student Section over the last 10 years. This is a generation that is getting married, starting families, & never shown interest previously in attending games in person. Why would anyone think these graduates would change their viewing habits now? When the RENT first opened, UConn Football was a novelty at the 1-A level. When it became successful, attendance reached heights that haven't been seen in the last decade. I am praying that Coach Mora puts a successful product on the field that entices young graduates & their families in future years. This season, I expect to see a mild attendance bump due to all of the positive publicity since HCJM's hiring & his enticement of In-State players to the program. The fan base must be rebuilt & future positive on-field results will be the catalyst. [/QUOTE]